ProClick is a very practical and innovative book binding system developed by General Binding Corporation (GBC). Unlike most conventional binding methods, the ProClick system allows pages of a bound document to be removed, added, or...
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Book Printing Lingo: What is ProClick Binding?
Another Great Reason to Laminate Print Materials: Covid-19
Applying a Sealed-Edge Laminate to Print Materials has become increasing necessary during the Covid-19 outbreak. In the printing industry, Lamination refers to the process of bonding a clear plastic film...
Book Printing: Which Book Shape is the Best Fit for your Project?
Left to right: Portrait, Landscape, Square, Oversized, Mini Prior to laying out the pages and cover of your book, you will have to decide on the physical proportions that best suit your specific...
Book Printing: Three Options for Creating Waterproof Books
The cover and pages of most books - including manuals, reference guides, handbooks, etc. - are constructed from paper. When used in a clean and dry environment, paper remains durable and can last quite a long time. However, if a book is used...
Printing Lingo: What is a Sombrero Hole?
A Sombrero Hole refers to a type of hole that is punched or die-cut into a product's packaging to allow the product to hang from a display hook. A sombrero hole gets its name because it resembles the silhouette of a sombrero, a style...
Avoiding the Rush: Five Recommendations for Meeting your Project's Deadline
Let's face it, rush orders are stressful. Even though everyone tries their best to plan ahead, rush situations will still happen from time to time. The good news is that most commercial printers will make every effort to hit your...
5 Benefits of Printing a Custom Fundraising Book
Printed coupon books are a proven fundraising method for schools, charities, scout troops, churches, sport teams and other non-profit groups, clubs and organizations. In addition to being a good value, coupon books are a very practical...
9 Benefits of Promoting Your Business with a Custom Wall Calendar
A promotional wall calendar is an ideal way to keep your business front and center in the minds of your clients. You might think that modern technology has rendered a printed calendar obsolete, but that is not the case. Almost everyone has...
The Ultimate Strategy for Self-Promotion? Share your Knowledge in a Printed Book!
An Entrepreneur signs a copy of his book for a new client If you are looking to promote yourself and your business, there is no better way to gain instant credibility than by writing a book. A well-written book sets you apart from the...
Map Printing: Here's a Helpful Design Tip for Folded Maps
Many large maps are folded down to a convenient size. This involves using a sequence of vertical and horizontal folds to reduce the size of the map. The fold lines create a grid of distinct panels, with each panel having the same dimensions (in...